Imperfectly with Andréa Ranae

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrearanaej.substack.com Each month, New World Studio members have the opportunity to ask me any questions you may want my thoughts / feels / ideas / insights on and I’ll hop on live, here on Substack, to respond to them (usually toward the end of the month). Your questions can be about me and my journey, about what’s happening in the...

Choosing my art while the world is burning has been a years-long wrestle for me. Here's where I've landed recently. Read this essay on substack here: andrearanaej.substack.com NEW HERE? :: Hey, I’m Andréa Ranae – an artist, speaker, and big-hearted human practicing grace while the world is burning. I create music, content, and growth spaces that help us stay rooted in and lead from love, justice,...

Decisions can feel risky... not just because of what we might lose, but because of what we might have to become. In this episode, I share a personal crossroads I’m navigating, what it’s teaching me about self-trust, and why I believe decisiveness is a necessary skill for anyone trying to build a different world. If you’re standing at the edge of a decision (big or small), this one’s for you. You c...

Self-sabotage has a way of showing up right when we’re reaching for something we deeply want. In this episode, I’m exploring one of my own patterns – how it sneaks up on me, why it absolutely makes sense, and what I’ve been learning about navigating the gap between big dreams and my current capacity. Listen in as I explore the ways we can become our own obstacles in pursuit of what we envision and...

Impossible things are happening every day – but only because someone was bold (or foolish) enough to believe they could. In this episode, I reflect on how Roger & Hammerstein's Cinderella shaped me (yes, the Brandy & Whitney one) and what it taught me about vision, imagination, and building a better world. If you've ever feared looking silly for having big dreams, this one’s for you. You can also...

What if the things we do to feel alive are the very things keeping us from fully living? That question may seem paradoxical, but it'll make sense when you listen (hopefully, lol). In this episode, I explore the sneaky ways perfectionism can show up in our everyday lives and how the fear of not being "ready" can hold us back from creating the life and world we truly want. You can also watch this ep...

I bet you're wondering how I got here (hehe... maybe not). In this episode, I share more about my relationship with perfectionism. From childhood praise to pedestal expectations, I share how being seen as “perfect” shaped my identity, my sense of belonging, and how I presented myself to the world. This is the story of how I've started unraveling those patterns and how I’m learning to show up as my...

It's the start of something new! *Cue High School Musical nostalgia* In my first podcast episode since 2021, I'm popping out with a rebrand and a challenge to show up and share myself without a filter of attempted perfection. I often preach that – especially in a time and world where chaos and injustice is abundant – we have to value who we are so that we can bring ourselves more fully to the work...

I don't really know how to rest, but I'mma figure it out because on the heels of ending my career as a coach, I've decided to take up a 30 day sabbath at the beginning of the year. I explore what rest is to me in this last episode of 2021! To connect with me, here’s my.... website: andrearanae.com instagram: @andrearanaej Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a publi...

When I decided to end my career as a coach, I also embarked on a process of deciding how I wanted to end. One of those ways was by using my podcast as a tool to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge what these past few years, especially, have been for me. In this episode, I reflect on my career as a whole with my dear friend James-Olivia Chu Hillman! We talk about some of my favorite mistakes in my w...

In 2020, I finally launched an idea that I'd been holding onto for years. Whole / Self Liberation was an online school supporting folks to find their unique ways of making a difference. Our first and only season of classes ran from January through May of 2021. In this episode, I have Violeta Lerma, our Director of Marketing, and Stephanie Briggs, our Community Nurturer, join me to talk about our e...

I don't know about you, but I've experienced and witnessed many messy endings. From breakups to quitting jobs to death, reaching an end point can be full of feels, drama and suffering. As I move through this end to my business, I've noticed how the drama of an ending exponentially decreases when I stop fighting, resisting and avoiding what's true. In surrendering and even befriending my truth, I'm...

I made a huge announcement a week or so ago and the response was overwhelming in the best way. If you sent words, thoughts, feels or congrats. my way and I haven't yet responded, thank youuuuu . 🖤 Though I am closing up shop, I do intend to continue creating content (but it may be a lil different in the months to come). So I wanted to use my podcast to share more of my thoughts about my decision,...

One of my favorite lessons that I've been learning and practicing over the years is that while every decision has consequences, no decision is final… there is always room for another decision to be made. And that's SO REAL for me right now. In this episode I share some of my own processes around giving myself permission to change my mind, the obstacles that I've got to overcome to do so and I conn...

How often do you celebrate yourself? 5 years ago, my most honest answer to this question would've been simple: every year on my birthday (which is today by the way!). I've come a long way since then... I've actually integrated a practice of celebrating myself into my everyday life. There's no fireworks or balloons, just acknowledgement of how I'm growing and what I'm creating (there is cake involv...

This is a workshop-style episode where we dig into culture, supremacy and what's yours to do should you want to transform our cultures into ones that a more just, life-affirming and rooted in a regard for humanity. You may want to listen through a couple of times or take notes or let this be a conversation starter. To find out more about Uprooting Supremacy, check out uprootingsupremacy.com . To c...

In this episode, I dive into why its so important to do the work of clarifying and articulating a vision for your life and what you wish to see in the world. I also share what my own vision is – what I'm ultimately up to with my work and life (hint: it's peace, but may not be the kind of peace that you're thinking about). To find out more about Uprooting Supremacy, check out uprootingsupremacy.com...

Between COVID, police brutality and the millions of other things going on in the world and in our lives, how do we take care of ourselves? In this episode, I'm sharing my most recent experiences with this and what works for me. To connect with me, here’s my.... website: andrearanae.com instagram: @andrearanaej xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episo...

What does “Now is Enough” mean? In this episode, I share how I came to choose this as the current theme of this show, what it means to me and I invite you to explore what this phrase means to you. To connect with me, here’s my.... website: andrearanae.com instagram: @andrearanaej xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...

This episode is a lil' taste of what's to come from this podcast. I share honestly about what I'm holding as we enter into this new show, why it's an act of self-love and some ideas I have for upcoming episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrearan...